Goal of the Game (Simple)

Lineage II is about character and clan progression. You complete class transfers, climb gear grades, earn Adena, and join a clan to access raids, sieges, and large-scale PvP.

Reach class transfers

Hit level milestones and complete class change quests to unlock your role.

Progress gear grades

Climb D → C → B → A → S gear grades while balancing Adena and materials.

Join a clan

Access buffs, parties, and endgame events like raids, sieges, and clan skills.

Master economy

Earn Adena via farming, crafting, trading, and RBs; manage shots and consumables.

Participate in PvP

Flagged skirmishes, raid boss contests, castle sieges, and Olympiad (where available).

Download, Register & Start

Create your account

Register with a valid email and enable two-factor authentication.

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Install the game launcher

Download and install the official client/launcher.

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Pick a server

Choose a region and population that match your time zone and goals.

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Create your character

Pick a race/class that fits your preferred role (tank, healer, DPS, support).

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Start the tutorial route

Follow early quests, grab newbie buffs where available, and learn towns.

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Tip: Shots are the core of combat. Keep Soulshots/Spiritshots enabled and stocked.

Beginner-Friendly Archetypes

Pick a role you enjoy. These choices are reliable across chronicles and server styles.

Human Knight → Tank

High defense and aggro control; steady leveling with parties and safer soloing.

Quick play tips
  • Keep shots enabled; monitor MP/weight to avoid downtime.
  • Carry Scrolls of Escape and use Gatekeepers for fast travel.
  • Join a clan for buffs, parties, and raid access as early as possible.
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Human/Elf Priest → Healer

Simple, supportive gameplay; always welcome in parties and raids.

Quick play tips
  • Keep shots enabled; monitor MP/weight to avoid downtime.
  • Carry Scrolls of Escape and use Gatekeepers for fast travel.
  • Join a clan for buffs, parties, and raid access as early as possible.
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Human Warrior → DPS

Straightforward melee damage with accessible gear paths; easy to learn.

Quick play tips
  • Keep shots enabled; monitor MP/weight to avoid downtime.
  • Carry Scrolls of Escape and use Gatekeepers for fast travel.
  • Join a clan for buffs, parties, and raid access as early as possible.
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Wizard (Human/Elf/Dark Elf)

Clear spell rotations; strong PvE when managed with MP and positioning.

Quick play tips
  • Keep shots enabled; monitor MP/weight to avoid downtime.
  • Carry Scrolls of Escape and use Gatekeepers for fast travel.
  • Join a clan for buffs, parties, and raid access as early as possible.
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Orc Raider/Monk

Durable brawler with big hits; simple skill plan early on.

Quick play tips
  • Keep shots enabled; monitor MP/weight to avoid downtime.
  • Carry Scrolls of Escape and use Gatekeepers for fast travel.
  • Join a clan for buffs, parties, and raid access as early as possible.
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Your First 60 Minutes

Set hotkeys & UI

Bind attack skills, shots toggle, potion keys; resize chat and system windows.

Enable/auto Soulshots/Spiritshots

Shots massively boost damage/heals; keep them stocked and enabled.

Learn Gatekeepers & Scrolls of Escape

Teleport between starter towns and hunting zones efficiently.

Grab newbie buffs (if present)

Some servers provide growth buffs—use them to speed early levels.

Do class quest prep

Check required items/locations for upcoming class change quests.

Join parties early

More XP/safer pull cycles; practice roles and social flow from the start.

Day-1 Route

  1. Finish starter quests and enable shots.
  2. Teleport via Gatekeepers to recommended hunting zones.
  3. Save Adena for key weapon upgrades (D→C grade).
  4. Join a clan and start participating in raid bosses.

Leveling Path

1–20: Starter Zones

Follow tutorial quests, learn towns and shots, and reach your first class change.

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20–40: Second Class Prep

Target hunting grounds matched to your class; save Adena for D/C gear.

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40–76: Core Build

Complete class changes; push B→A gear; start raid bosses and clan content.

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76+: Endgame

Pursue S-grade, epics, sieges, Olympiad (where applicable), and high-end dungeons.

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Gearing Roadmap (D → S)

D-grade Starter

Cheap sets and weapons; focus on soulshots usage and basic jewelry.

C/B-grade Growth

Upgrade to more efficient weapons; add resist jewelry for PvE/PvP.

A-grade Transition

Strong all-round sets; begin optimizing dyes, SA, and augmentation (where available).

S-grade & Epics

Top-tier sets and boss jewelry; long-term goals via raids, crafting, or market.

Consumables & Buffs

Maintain shots, HP/MP pots, and buff coverage (self, clan, support classes).

Balance weapon upgrades first for DPS/heals, then armor/jewelry. Keep shots active to feel the power spike.

Glossary (Plain English)

Adena

Primary currency used for gear, consumables, teleports, and trades.

Soulshots / Spiritshots

Consumables that greatly increase physical/magical output; keep them toggled.

Class Transfer

Milestone quests (multiple tiers) that define your role and skills.

Gear Grades (D→S)

Item tiers; higher grades offer better stats but higher costs and requirements.

Raid Boss (RB)

Group boss with timers and contested drops; a key source of epics and mats.

Gatekeeper

NPC that teleports you between towns and zones for Adena.

Buffs

Temporary stat boosts from classes, potions, or clan/ally sources.

Castle Siege

Scheduled PvP battles for castle ownership, taxes, and prestige.

Olympiad

Competitive PvP ladder awarding Hero status on some versions.

Shots Toggle

UI toggle to automatically consume shots with each attack/cast.

Want more terms? See the full MMORPG Dictionary.

Lineage II FAQ

Is Lineage II friendly to solo players?

Early levels can be soloed, but parties and clans greatly speed progress and open endgame.

What’s the basic gear path?

Start with D-grade, then C/B, move to A, and pursue S-grade and epic jewelry over time.

How important are shots?

Very. Soulshots/Spiritshots provide a massive DPS/heal boost; always keep them stocked and enabled.

When should I join a clan?

As soon as you can. Clans offer buffs, parties, raid access, and siege participation.

How do I make Adena?

Farm appropriate zones, craft if available, trade on the market, and contest raid bosses with a group.